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PROCLAMATION DECLARING AND SUPPORTING THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2011 “WORLD BREASTFEEDING AWARENESS MONTH”
WHEREAS, breast milk is widely acknowledged to be the most complete form of nutrition for
infants; and
WHEREAS, breastfeeding is recognized by several organizations, such as the American Academy of
Pediatrics, the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the American Dietetic Association, and the
National Association of WIC Directors, as the preferred method of infant feeding and support breastfeeding throughout the first two years of life; and
WHEREAS, the United States Surgeon General identified breastfeeding as one of the most highly effective preventative measures a mother can take to protect the health of her infant and of herself; and
WHEREAS, breastfeeding has many benefits for babies such as fostering optimal growth, promoting
development of the brain and immune system, preventing common illnesses such as diarrhea, ear infections and infections of the respiratory and urinary tracts, and reducing the risk of being overweight during the later
years of a child’s life; and
WHEREAS, breastfeeding has many benefits for moms such as reducing the risk of acquiring certain diseases, such as breast and ovarian cancers, as well as diabetes, and additionally helps to reduce the risk of
obesity in moms and babies; and
WHEREAS, government, hospitals, employers, and community organizations have a vested
interest in protecting and promoting breastfeeding as a means of preventing infant malnutrition, morbidity,
and mortality; and WHEREAS, the families of Saratoga need reliable sources of information and support to make informed choices about the care and feeding of their infants; and
WHEREAS, Saratoga celebrates World Breastfeeding Awareness Month in conjunction with the annual World Breastfeeding Week, August 1-7, 2011, which is proclaimed by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action along with the World Health Organization and UNICEF; and encourages all citizens
to recognize the efforts of breastfeeding families and health professionals by providing support, encouragement, and help so mothers can succeed with breastfeeding.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Saratoga City Council does hereby recognize and proclaim the month of August 2011 as “World Breastfeeding Awareness Month.
WITNESS MY HAND AND THE SEAL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA on this 6th day of July 2011.
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Howard A. Miller, Mayor